How to Keep Your Working Dog Happy and Healthy
If you’re the proud pet parent of an agility dog, a working farm dog, a search and rescue hero, a running companion, or just an extremely active furball of kinetic energy, then you’ll know that with great athletic ability comes increased responsibility. Active dog health support hits different. It requires more than just kibble and cuddles. Here’s how to ensure you are giving your working dog everything it needs to thrive. Author of The Canine Commandments W.R. Pursche once wrote: “Everyone thinks they have the best...
From Ocean to Bowl: The Journey of Wild Alaska Pollock in Dog Food Production
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the ingredients that go into your dog’s food? One ingredient that often takes center stage in premium dog food products is wild Alaska Pollock. This versatile fish can play a key role in providing the protein and omega-3 fatty acids that support your furry friend’s health. How that Alaska Pollock is sourced, processed, and formulated, however, is key to: Quality; its actual value in your dog’s diet; and the sustainability of both our environment and the future of the fishery itself...
The Best Training Treats for Your Dog
Treats play a huge role in dog training, but too many of the wrong kind can lead to weight gain and other issues. Let’s look at some healthy, tasty treat training options that your dog will be happy to work for! When training a dog, it’s vital to use positive reinforcement methods. In a nutshell, when she does something right, you add something desirable or pleasant. This most often involves giving her treats. The problem is, most commercial treats are high in carbs and calories, and made with synthetic flavors, colors and...
Does Your Dog Really Have Separation Anxiety?
Understanding the differences between separation anxiety and separation-related behaviors will help with the diagnosis and treatment of an affected dog. The term “separation anxiety” is more widely known now than ever before. During the pandemic, lockdowns and work-from-home mandates hugely increased the number of dogs no longer left home alone on a regular basis. Add to this the equally large number of dogs that were adopted during the pandemic but never introduced to being alone because of the circumstances. When people resumed...
Seizures in Dogs: Triggers, Treatments & Solutions
Whether it’s your first time or the tenth, seeing your dog experience a seizure is always scary. It’s heartbreaking to see our furry friends’ bodies and brains struggle through a seizure event, and it can leave us living under a cloud of concern, waiting for the next storm to break. To make it less scary and, more importantly, give your beloved pooch’s body a break from the stress of regular occurrences, it helps to understand seizures in dogs – and learn what we can do to help. Let’s start with the good...
Online Tool Helps Identify Top Pet Toxins
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Is There a Connection Between Diet and Dementia in Dogs?
Also called canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), dementia in dogs is a common disorder among seniors. Here’s how to recognize the signs in your own dog, and how diet may help support her brain as she ages. If your dog is getting old, you may have seen changes in her behavior. Perhaps she’s gradually losing her house training, is more lethargic than usual, or sometimes seems lost and confused. She may have canine dementia, more accurately termed canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). This article takes a comprehensive look at CCD and...
6 Reasons to Give Your Dog Pumpkin Today!
Pumpkin has gained popularity as a natural and healthy ingredient in dog treats. When you give your dog pumpkin, it can positively impact their health and happiness thanks to its nutritional value, digestibility, and more! By now, most dog parents have heard about the potential health benefits of pumpkin for their furry friends. As a student of biochemistry and a dedicated dog parent, I can assure you that pumpkin really does have some great things to offer our dogs! Let’s delve into the details about this orange-hued fruit and find out...
7 Natural Treatments to Help Kidney Disease in Cats and Dogs
Treatment for kidney disease in dogs and cats can include an impressive range of natural modalities, including ozone therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine and more. Kidney disease affects many dogs and cats, especially as they get older. Kidney failure in particular is a scary diagnosis for many animal parents. The seven natural treatments covered in this article can help support your dog or cat’s kidneys, improve his quality of life, and keep him with you longer. KEEP IN MIND: Consulting with a holistic or integrative veterinarian is...
How to Get All the Benefits of Raw Food for Dogs with None of the Mess
Few and far between are pets who won’t gobble their dinner down when it consists of raw food. Perhaps that bowl full of natural, raw ingredients allows them to access their inner primal beasts from days of yore? Pet parents do not always have the same fervor for fresh uncooked dog food though! Many of us are a bit squeamish and just can’t stomach the preparation of raw food for dogs. It can be, well, icky. Fortunately, there are ways to give your pet all the goodness of raw food with none of the mess. Of course, if you don’t...
